to blow off
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/blˈoʊ ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/blˈəʊ ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "blow off"

to blow off
[phrase form: blow]
01

to become detached due to an explosion or a strong force

to blow off definition and meaning
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As the bomb detonated, the doors of the warehouse blew off with a deafening sound.
When the engine malfunctioned, smoke started billowing, and a few panels on the aircraft 's exterior blew off.
02

to disconnect or remove something forcefully using an explosive device

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The engineers carefully blew off the malfunctioning part of the machinery.
The explosive charge effectively blew off the rusted chains.
03

to intentionally ignore doing something promised or planned

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He blew the meeting off and went to the movies instead.
He blew off attending the family gathering to hang out with friends.
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